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DPT if elected promises to address ACC’s ‘violation of Constitution’ in Gyelpozhing and a ‘Misguided Media’ DPT if elected promises to address ACC’s ‘violation of Constitution’ in Gyelpozhing and a ‘Misguided Media’ » Even though the Mongar District Court followed by the High Court upheld Anti Corruption Commission’s (ACC) right to le... 48
The impact of Bhutan’s foreign policy from 2008-2013 on foreign aid The impact of Bhutan’s foreign policy from 2008-2013 on foreign aid » In the last five years during the time of the incumbent DPT government’s time there is no denying that Bhutan has been... 22
DGPC report shows Punatsangchu I & II and Mangdechu costs to further escalate and lead to higher tariff rates DGPC report shows Punatsangchu I & II and Mangdechu costs to further escalate and lead to higher tariff rates » A Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) proposal for revision of tariff rates shows that the completion cost for the three... 2

Headline Stories

DPT if elected promises to address ACC’s ‘violation of Constitution’ in Gyelpozhing and a ‘Misguided Media’
By The Bhutanese | 21 May 2013 | 48 Comments

Even though the Mongar District Court followed by the High Court upheld Anti Corruption...

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  • The impact of Bhutan’s foreign policy from 2008-2013 on foreign aid
  • DGPC report shows Punatsangchu I & II and Mangdechu costs to further escalate and lead to higher tariff rates
  • Mongar Court Judge says that even Gyelpozhing plot recipients fall under the criminal case category
  • DPT files complaint with ECB against ‘anonymous users’ on social media
  • High Court affirms district court verdict on Gyelpozhing Land Scam
  • Breaking News: High Court Upholds District Court Verdict on Gyelpozhing
  • Prime Minister in violation of rules allotted Prado to a Grade 5 officer
  • CBI says Bhutan government had not cooperated on lottery scam investigation
  • Rupee and Credit Crisis continues to escalate
  • Parties highlight media freedom, economy, corruption and authoritarianism

ABOUT TOWN

DCT President completes eastern campaign speech
By Tanden Zangmo | 21 May 2013 | 0 Comment
DCT President completes eastern campaign speech

Other than campaigning for the Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) in eastern Bhutan on 20...

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  • DCT President campaign highlights a better Gelephu
  • A manifesto that delves into the soul of all things equal
  • DCT president’s campaign in Trongsa
  • Drivers flout RSTA rules as vehicles continue to flaunt stickers on vehicles, use tinted car windows and italicized number on plates
  • From Gewogs and Dzongkhags
  • While three parties strongly vouch for RTI DPT is skeptical
  • Interim government to ensure routine government functions
  • Abandoned bear cub rescued from a well meaning but illegal owner
  • Village electrification bring smiles for all residents
  • Three year old child drowns to death

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

A look at the economic aspect of DPT’s manifesto
By The Bhutanese | 21 May 2013 | 5 Comments

In a season of long manifestos, the lengthiest belongs to the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa...

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  • A citizen-oriented manifesto
  • Sergithang-Tsirangtoe common forum ends with Gosarling gewog
  • Tsirang candidates at a stalemate with door-to-door campaigns
  • PDP launches its campaign in Punakha
  • DNT launches campaign from Thimphu
  • Party presidents try to best each other
  • DPT president and candidates set out on campaign
  • Parties start their campaign engines
  • NC contenders get a second chance as they join NA politics
  • DCT brings out a 12-point vision for a better and happier Bhutan

BUSINESS

PDP manifesto brings everyone on board
By The Bhutanese | 21 May 2013 | 18 Comments

From promising unemployment allowance to the youth and old age homes for seniors the...

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  • DCT promises regional hubs to develop the East
  • The fourth common forum in Dagana Dzongkhag
  • DCT flags off campaign from Punakha
  • People Democratic Party (PDP) youth wing meet together
  • PDP candidates and members meet before setting out on their campaign missions
  • DCT announces last 11 after submission of letter of intent
  • Animal lover Jamie finds and rescues rare snake species in Bhutan
  • ECB announces schedule for National Assembly elections
  • BKP announces its candidate in Punakha
  • RICB achieves another milestone

Editorial

A season of manifestos
By tb admin | 21 May 2013 | 0 Comment

The manifestos of the political parties, compiled after much research and pain, reflect the...

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  • Where we stand
  • Party Politics in Bhutan: Evolution or Degeneration?
  • Democratic ideals in the 2013 debates
  • A professional society or a hierarchical one?
  • Politics in the NC Elections
  • Cautious, scared and clueless political parties
  • Leading by example
  • National Council 2013
  • Out of mind and out of sight
  • Punatsangchu I cost escalation and questionable decision making

the nation

River diversion tunnel for PHPA-II complete
By Minjur Dorji | 21 May 2013 | 1 Comment
River diversion tunnel for PHPA-II complete

With the river diverted, dam construction is now scheduled to be completed by October...

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  • Shenga-Bjemi voters not very happy about the last five years
  • DNT campaign in full swing
  • 47,715 out of 53,633 postal ballots accepted
  • Same ideologies, different ways to implement, DCT and DNT presidents
  • Indian foreign secretary meets local journalists
  • DCT takes to the east for campaign
  • Bhutan Telecom celebrates WTISD
  • Employees claim unethical dismissal from STCBL, while STCBL says it is voluntary retirement
  • Candidates disappointed with public turnover at common forum
  • Six drangpons to proceed with chorten vandalism case involving 10 suspects

OPINION

The reality behind Bhutan’s deflated and dubious unemployment figures
By The Bhutanese | 08 May 2013 | 9 Comments

Unemployment, particularly the youth unemployment, continues to stubbornly top the national “worry” chart, and...

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  • A macho upper house, not entirely a good deal
  • Dangerous Expressway
  • RCSC adding salt to injury?
  • Loop Hole in Bajothang Infrastructure Kills a Man
  • MP’s Entitlement Urgency
  • Unbalanced Coverage
  • Stifling Dissent
  • Transparency
  • Our own Penguin
  • Child Rights
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